Obama administration expects to close Guantanamo prison: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama is still committed to closing the U.S. prison for terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and his administration expects to complete the task, White House said on Thursday.
Competency hearing sought for ex-Los Angeles County sheriff
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Federal prosecutors in the obstruction of justice case against former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca have asked a judge to order a mental competency hearing for the ex-lawman, who says he has Alzheimer’s disease.
Illinois attorney general sues Insys over fentanyl drug marketing
(Reuters) – Illinois’ attorney general on Thursday sued Insys Therapeutics Inc, accusing it of deceptively marketing and selling an addictive fentanyl-based medication, intended to treat cancer pain, to doctors for off-label uses.
Lawsuit opens new front in Obama immigration legal fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Immigration advocates on Thursday mounted a long-shot effort to revive part of U.S. President Barack Obama’s plan to shield millions of immigrants from deportation by filing a lawsuit challenging the national scope of a court ord…
Tornadoes slam central Indiana, demolishing homes
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) – Several tornadoes plowed through central Indiana on Wednesday, demolishing numerous homes and a Starbucks cafe in the town of Kokomo and cutting off power to thousands of Indianapolis-area residents, but no serious injuries wer…
Orlando hospitals won’t charge nightclub shooting victims for care
(Reuters) – Two Florida hospitals will not seek payment of medical bills from the dozens of people treated for injuries suffered in the mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando in June, officials at the health facilities said.
Georgia man gets 40-year sentence for boiling water attack on gays
(Reuters) – A Georgia truck driver was sentenced to 40 years in prison for pouring boiling water over a gay couple, a district attorney’s spokesman said on Thursday.
Amazon launches Amazon Vehicles to help car buyers
(Reuters) – Amazon.com on Thursday launched Amazon Vehicles, an online platform for users to research on cars, auto parts and accessories.
Biden says expects Guantanamo prison to close before Obama leaves office
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Thursday he expected the military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, would close before President Barack Obama leaves office in January.
Nine prison staffers in Nebraska injured in altercation with inmates
(Reuters) – Nine staff members at a state prison in Nebraska were injured during an altercation with inmates on Wednesday, a state correctional services spokeswoman said.
